2003 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · GF53 UBU
2003 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 118,409 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF53 UBU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2023
- 118,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GF53 UBU Mileage History
- 13/01/2022112,707 mi
- 14/01/2022112,707 mi
- 01/02/2023118,409 mi+5,702 mi
- 01/02/2023118,409 mi
Average of roughly 5,420 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 UBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (GF53 UBU) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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